Applicants must submit an essay on the topic, “How climate and environmental injustice directly impacts me and/or my community.”  Essay limit is 750 words.

Essays are judged on their authenticity, poignancy, and relevance to EOPA’s purpose of protecting people and planet and core principles of Public Stewardship, Courageous Leadership, and Collective Power. Applicants should ensure submissions are well-written and grammatically correct. Any scientific research results should be cited. 

Essays should be submitted with the National Fellow application

Applicants who are unable to submit the online application should contact us via e-mail at talent@protectingamerica.net well in advance and prior to the stated application deadlines